Want a New Gadget

Want a New Gadget: refurbished technology and gaming in the UK

Want a New Gadget is a UK-based technology retailer operating under Seadon Group Ltd. Its business focuses on buying and selling refurbished, graded mobile phones, tablets and laptops, for both personal and business use. The company ships its products to customers across the country.

Refurbished phones and available brands

The refurbished phone catalogue includes models from Apple (from iPhone 6 to iPhone 17 Pro Max), Samsung (Galaxy S21 5G, S21 Ultra 5G, S22 5G, S23 5G, S24 5G and S25 Ultra 5G), Google and Sony. It also sells retro phones and mobile accessories. Each device undergoes professional testing with Blackbelt Smartphone Defence, is securely wiped and its functionality is verified before being put up for sale. Phones are graded by cosmetic condition and come with a 12-month warranty.

Refurbished devices: laptops and tablets

In addition to phones, the store offers refurbished laptops and tablets. The special offers section features models such as the 2017 MacBook Air (grade B), the 2020 MacBook Air (grade A), the 2022 MacBook Air (grade B) and the 2017 MacBook Pro without Touch Bar (grade C), all from opened stock.

Video games, consoles and gaming accessories

The gaming catalogue covers video games, consoles, controllers, racing wheels and console accessories. Refurbished or opened-stock consoles include Xbox Series X, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 Slim, PlayStation 5 with disc drive and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition. Controllers include the Sony DualSense in multiple colours (including the Hyperpop collection with Remix Green, Rhythm Blue and Techno Red), the GameSir G7 Pro, the GameSir G7 HE and G7 SE (open box), and the Microsoft Xbox Series controller. Recent releases and upcoming titles are also offered, such as God of War Laufey, Grand Theft Auto VI, Ace Combat 8: Wings of Theve, Gears of War: E-Day, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, Silent Hill: Townfall, Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Until Dawn 2, EA Sports FC 27, Forza Horizon 6, Resident Evil Requiem, Ghost of Yōtei, Silent Hill f - Day One Edition and Pokémon Legends Z-A.

Gadgets, audio and other products

The store complements its range with audio and visual gadgets, Bluetooth speakers, collectibles, bags, gaming chairs, lighting, mobile Wi-Fi hotspots and sunglasses. In audio, highlights include the MiTEC MiSOUND Pro wireless earphones, the MiSOUND TrueWireless, the MiSOUND Wireless 27231ME1, the MiSOUND Wireless headphones, the MiSOUND Mini 10 W speaker and the MiSOUND Pro 20 W speaker.

Buying, selling and repairing phones

Want a New Gadget also buys used devices through its trade-in service, which allows you to exchange an old mobile for money towards your next purchase. It also offers a phone repair service.

Commitment to transparency

The company states that every refurbished phone is professionally tested, securely wiped and verified before sale, with clear grading by cosmetic condition and a 12-month warranty. According to its own presentation, its goal is to make buying refurbished technology simple and transparent, with clear information about grading and UK-based customer support before and after purchase.